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>>To say that Fred was “involved with Nixon” is similar to saying the Allies were “involved with Hitler.” Dummy! He was the prosecutor! Nixon had to step down! You weren’t there, were you.<<

Well, John, I WAS there, and you are almost 100% wrong about Fred Thompson's role.

Thompson was NOT "a prosecutor" during the '73 Senate Watergate Hearings (the Ervin Committee). He was the Minority (read: Republican) Counsel of that committee, and would be more accurately compared to a "defense" attorney. (Those of us at the time who actually SAW the hearings referred to Thompson more as "Nixon's Mouthpiece", than anything else).

In fact, as Nixon tapes recently made public reveal, Thompson was practically a "mole" inside the committee, feeding the Nixon White House information about "what the committee knew, and when they knew it".

None of that in itself necessarily disqualifies him (he can't get my vote, on the basis of not being qualified to be president).

But, if we should have learned ANYTHING over the last six years, it should be that you don't "rearrange" the facts just to fit them in with what you "choose" to believe.

The Facts always win, in the end.

Fredheads are just deadheads.

It appears that many of you have little or no knowledge of Fred D. Thompson,for President in 2008, but you have an amazing ability to bash and trash,96 % of that expressede is rumor and unfounded fact–your loss, sadly.

I am a proud FREDHEAD who has been happily working on the finest campaign probably ever begun in the USA, for 4 exciting months, meeting superb AMERICAN voters. WE have facts, foundation, a positive attitude,an excellent and very well qualified candidate and incredibly wonderful, warm, erudite volunteers from all over this country committed to the best man and what he's offers Americans for the future of the USA,to be President of
the USA!
Let's see less ugly and more "Yes, I understand!" Fred's the only answer!

How can people actually believe that a career lobbyist representing the worst in American politics – elitism, cronism, special treatment for those with money, and influence peddling...

Can be a viable candidate for President? Didn't we just see what that type of elitism bought us in Bush/Cheney???

As much as I bash the Republicans...I still sincerely want them to bring a solid candidate to the table. Fred Thompson respresents more of the problem than any remote solution.

How many stories have you had about Fred Thompson and he's not even running yet. Why won't anyone pay attention to the important stuff? We don't need a lobbyist/lawyer to clean up the white house. We need a constitutionalist. Now, let me see... Who in this race is a constitutionalist? Hmmm....

To say that Fred was "involved with Nixon" is similar to saying the Allies were "involved with Hitler." Dummy! He was the prosecutor! Nixon had to step down! You weren't there, were you. Just another hapless regurgitator of disconnected "facts" to cloud the skies for the "Hillobama" love-in. Wonder why Blacks aren't going to Obama? Because they don't trust him. Wonder why the soccer moms aren't going to Hillary? Because they dont' trust her. All good reasons. Find me someone better than Fred. The thing I like best about him is that he doesn't lust after the job. We're drafting him.

I'm just curious, what exactly is it about him or his record that makes anyone think he'd "tear Hillary to pieces" in a debate? I just don't see him having what it takes to win a presidential campaign, he's a flavor of the month at best. If the elephants want to win they'd better come stronger than this. I guess there's nothing wrong with another distraction out there right now for the right wingers but really, this is not your next American President. Even Uncle Karl or Boss Cheney would tell you that.

Grow up – it's not pro-war/anti-war. It's American/Not. Fred is definitely American, even thought the drive-by media doesn't want you to like him at all. That would spoil the Clinton/Obama Spam-o-rama, which they lust after so heartily. I do agree though, that Fred needs to be setting the drag on this fishing rig pretty soon or people will lose confidence in his entry and try to "find the love" somewhere else (where that might be I have no idea). Run Fred, Run. God Bless.

Wasn't Fred Thompson involved with Nixon and the Watergate affair? Google it up and read for yourselves. This man is not the kind of man America needs to lead it right now.

If you like Fred Thompson get used to the following template for conversations:

Q: Mr. President, did you (fill in the blank)?

A. I have no reccolection of that.

He's already pulled this little stunt when asked if he lobbied for a pro-abortion group.

HE IS A LOBBYING LAWYER PEOPLE! He's NOT part of the solution, he's part of the problem!!

Vote for an honest man with an impeccable (10 term) congressional voting record! A man that ALWAYS says what he believes and then PROVES it when voting! If you don't know who I'm talking about, why don't you actually take a moment and go to RonPaul2008.com. It can't hurt to learn a little about EACH candidate rather than only listeing to the MSM tell you about the RATS that they're calling the front-runners.

There is not a chance I would vote for Fred Thompson. And by the way, he can't debate and can't shoot from the hip, only memorize a script. He's a prop. He'll fade out in no time. As for republicans not liking Hillary because "they're told to". Ah, that must be because Republicans are a mindless lot that doesn't investigate the issues or form opinions of their own because who could resist Shillary? I've watched her in all the debates and she uses cheap tricks of appealing to the people without ever defining the plan of action. She is Fred's equivalent, already bought and paid for.

After the dust settles, there will be three candidates left in the primary field, Giuliani, F. Thompson (if he runs), and Ron Paul.

Anyone who thinks Giuliani will win the nomination has a surprise coming. Thompson's numbers after his announcement will drop instead of going up. Therefore, it boils down to a 34% solution. Since the days of crying wolf are over, Ron Paul is the only logical choice. Besides, he is the only Republican candidate likely to defeat the Democrats in the general election.

Yea, he is a good talker, and that's because he's had an acting career in Hollywood. Beyond that, you got to be kidding me, as to Thompson having any real substance. But, I sure liked him in the Admiral role he played in the "Hunt for Red October!"

The reason he "might" do well in a debate against Hillary, is because he'll come across as a sort of 'John Wayne' figure. He's got the deep 'southern drawl' that's very appealing to those that are looking for a 'macho-man' image. Like Bush, he enjoys using southern slang words, because he knows that's popular with the 'red neck' crowd. As to what he is really saying, not mimicking, that's where you've got to closely listen to him, and there ain't much there!

Dyna_Fred_Head, Garden Grove, CA ... Umm ... "calm and gentle" Arlan Specter? The one who made last minute changes to a bill in the Patriot Act that made it possible for the Bush Administration to appoint U.S. attorneys WITHOUT senate approval?

That's not "calm and gentle" – that's being a sneaky S.O.B.

There goes your credibility right there! Good luck convincing people on this site to vote for Thompson now.

Just like conservatives can't come up with solid reasons why they hate Hillary so much (aside from being told to hate her for years and years), I can't see what they see in Fred Thompson. I mean, seriously, WHAT has he done to merit such fanaticism? He looks like a president? What? "just like Ronald Reagan"? What a bunch of losers!

Fraud Thompson? No thanks.

Fred is playing it cool. Why attract more attention than necessary?

Give the Democrats enough rope, and they'll hang themselves.

Apparently they had a tissy fit Thursday evening in the Senate over debating and legislating another non-binding resolution to request the President "not pardon I. Lewis ("Scooter") Libby". Then they erased all records of this, and refused to let the Congressional Record show anything on the subject!

During the over-nighter, Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) was cut short in his debate time by Senator Harry Reid (D-NV). Well that created a few jabs from the usually calm and gentle Senator Specter...

Senators this week are cranky...

Give Fred Thompson your support. He can come out officially with his announcements anytime he wants. The only catch is he has to be on the primary ballots by filing various registrations in each state. Someone needs to track the due dates to be on the Republican primary ballots.

Be Cool !!!

How does a man that hasn't even announced his run for the presidency get coverage for being a presidential canidate. He would never win in the general election by the way. A vote for him is a vote for Hillary.

18 years as a lobbyist, now he wants to bring "change" to the White House?

Don't bother Fred.

Look, he's a politician and a lawyer, like most of the clowns running for office. Therefore, there is no more hope in this guy than the other candidates. They are all bought and paid for by various interest groups. As St Augustine (of all people) wrote, "All politicians are thugs and robbers."

When their own party people say they're down for the count, I can't see anyone getting too excited about any Rep. candidate, star or not. Don't they just love all George W. has done for the party.

Go right ahead and keep underestimating Hillary....................................at your own peril!

[...] CNN: Since May, the former Tennessee senator has been “testing the waters” for a 2008 White House [...]

He hasnt even announced yet and already he has been proven to be a liar.

It's really a shame that so many are so willing to vote for someone because they're a good actor. Regardless of the fact that the man spent a large portion of his career as a lobbyist. What are his qualifications to be president – he was an actor in Law & Order? Is that desperation? Sure seems like it. We already have one "acting" like a president, we don't need another. Let's hope folks vote for substance over image this time around.

I could definitely see myself voting for him. I think he'd tear Hillary to pieces in a debate.

So, the talk about Fred is that he is lazy. Shop your candidate carefully, please!

All talk, no action. Combine that with the backing of the Bushies, and you've got a recipe for a sure-fire loss to the Democrats. Thompson isn't the savior of the Republican party, he's the Grim Reaper.

What exactly do these people see in this guy?

Not that I care. More pro-war candidates means pro-war voters will be further split, and Ron Paul's chances go up.